Aston Martin DB5 replica?

Aston Martin DB5 replica?

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dom9

8,068 posts

209 months

Wednesday 9th December 2015
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That looks cracking!

I'd like a go and making some body moulds in the next couple of years... Need to get myself trained up on the CAD first so I can sketch some ideas!

ugg10

681 posts

217 months

Wednesday 9th December 2015
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OK, as I am a bit dim, is the DB5 a renovation (original car made good again), a faithful reproduction (i.e. all parts etc. are as per the original re-manufactured) or a replica with different underpinings ? If the latter then are we in MEV Replicar or Suffolk Sports cars XK or Eagle E-type territory ?

Fastpedeller

3,872 posts

146 months

Wednesday 9th December 2015
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Ok if it's a one-off which isn't intended for resale?

DB5007

3 posts

100 months

Thursday 10th December 2015
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its fiberglass body, steel tube frame, like the orginal and frame chassis, some parts avalible, most are hard to find, and have to be made, might make 2 silver, 1 gold. for the 50 ani. there is already a company selling the 007 spy car of the AM Vanquish. think they have sold atound 30.

oceans24

2 posts

117 months

Wednesday 21st September 2016
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DB5007 said:
its fiberglass body, steel tube frame, like the orginal and frame chassis, some parts avalible, most are hard to find, and have to be made, might make 2 silver, 1 gold. for the 50 ani. there is already a company selling the 007 spy car of the AM Vanquish. think they have sold atound 30.
Hi,
is there any more news/updates/progress on buying such a kit? What donor would be needed? etc

My dream car since I was a little lad. Would love to try to own a replica.

Regards, Paul

garethj

624 posts

197 months

Thursday 22nd September 2016
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Have some pictures smile









And another replica in progress






oceans24

2 posts

117 months

Wednesday 28th September 2016
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Absolutely stunning. Thanks for posting the photos.

Who do I contact to get one smile

Edited by oceans24 on Thursday 29th September 18:42

Stuart Mills

1,208 posts

206 months

Wednesday 23rd November 2016
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DB5007

3 posts

100 months

Wednesday 23rd November 2016
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Instagram "theQcar"

964RS.

237 posts

199 months

Thursday 24th November 2016
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DB5 replica as displayed at the SEMA 2016 show.

https://www.facebook.com/Carbolics-377430605933465...

Chavy Plates

4 posts

122 months

Tuesday 18th July 2017
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Hi

this fantastic q car will cost you about £220,000

Colin1967

4 posts

73 months

Friday 30th March 2018
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I do know of someone in the stage of producing a replica DB5. On a BMW M5 or Jaguar chassis 👌👍

Colin1967

4 posts

73 months

Friday 30th March 2018
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timsandford1

5 posts

101 months

Tuesday 15th May 2018
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I would love to see more of the beautiful classics from the 50s and 60s turned into replicas, but not in the way that most folk here would think.

I reckon that the electric car is here to stay but most of them look so bog awful that no one would seriously consider buying one. So why not create a really efficient electric rear wheel drive train that can be fitted into a shell of a classic design of car - batteries up front, motor and drive at the rear. With all those lovely skinny tyres on wires, it might also make them a bit fun to drive as well as having a hell of a lot more style than the average electric box on wheels.

Done right and with the sanction of the original marques it might even help contribute to the reduction in their overall emissions and a much better idea than the Aston badged city car ever was.

Skyedriver

17,812 posts

282 months

Wednesday 16th May 2018
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Bloke in the news recently had electrified a Morris Minor/1000
The result was underwhelming.

smash

2,062 posts

228 months

Saturday 2nd June 2018
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There's a DB5 replica on eBay right now. Looks spot on from outside. Interior is original donor...a Honda S2000!!

And 60k to buy. Add custom interior and engine transplant....

TR4man

5,222 posts

174 months

Saturday 2nd June 2018
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FerdiZ28

1,355 posts

134 months

Saturday 2nd June 2018
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I can’t hate that, usually these types of replicas are awkward and a bit tragic, but that looks and probably goes well.

Psycho Warren

3,087 posts

113 months

Sunday 3rd June 2018
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That looks pretty convincing and well made on the outside.

ugg10

681 posts

217 months

Monday 4th June 2018
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He's done well to get that looking half decent given that the S2000 has a 4" shorter wheel base and wheel track is 4-5" wider. Be interesting to see if it is registered correctly or is just classed as a body swap ? This does seem to be a bit over the top cost wise when you compare it to the MX5 Ferrari 250 body panel swaps at around £10-15k to build.

Edited by ugg10 on Monday 4th June 10:09